What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Silvanus Phillips Thompson born York 1851 died London 1916 physicist teacher friend studied and taught here 1858-1874 Recorded plaque organisation: Institute of Physics, York City Council.
Silvanus Phillips Thompson was a prominent British physicist and electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism; he is also remembered for his teaching career and prolific writing on scientific subjects.
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